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A compact vehicle, the 2018 Hyundai Elantra is a fuel-efficient vehicle that offers plenty of amenities and boasts stellar safety ratings. The vehicle has two body style types with the sedan and hatchback. You have numerous trim options available as the sedan includes six trims (SE, SEL, Value Edition, Limited, Eco, and Sport) and the hatchback has two (GT and GT Sport). Find out what else you can expect with the 2018 Elantra.
Performance
The 2018 Elantra’s base engine doesn’t produce a lot of power, but it does get you where you need to go. This 2.0-liter four-cylinder base engine produces 147 horsepower, while the GT models produce 161 horsepower. Available upgraded engines include two turbocharged engines: a 1.4-liter four-cylinder 128-horsepower engine and a 1.6-liter four-cylinder 201-horsepower engine. All engines are powered with a front-wheel drivetrain, and while the six-speed manual transmission is standard, you can opt for a six- or seven-speed automatic.
Concerning the engines, the Elantra achieves excellent gas mileage. Even the base engine makes the vehicle one of the most fuel-efficient in its class as it garners 28 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. The 161-horsepower engine gets 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The two turbocharged engines get 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway for the 201-horsepower option and 32 mpg in the city and 40 mpg in the city for the 128-horsepower engine.
Cargo Space
You might not think of compact vehicles as having plenty of cargo space, but the 2018 Elantra seeks to dispel that thought. The sedan option features 14.4 cubic feet of trunk space, which places it near the top of its class. The GT hatchback almost doubles that amount with 24.9 cubic feet of space with the seats up and 55.1 cubic feet with the seats folded down.
Infotainment
The Elantra’s user-friendly infotainment system comes standard, and you can easily pair your smartphone with the system. This standard system includes a four-speaker audio system, a USB port, and Bluetooth connectivity. Available upgrades include a 7- or 8-inch touch-screen display, navigation, satellite radio, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, an eight-speaker audio system, and additional USB ports.
Safety
Although the 2018 Elantra doesn’t come with many safety features, there are numerous upgrades available, including forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, and automatic emergency braking.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the Elantra a Top Safety Pick+ as it received the highest rating in five crash tests and the second-highest rating for small overlap front passenger-side evaluation. Also, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the sedan and hatchback body styles an overall safety rating of four out of five stars.
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra is a quality option to consider if you’re in the market for a used vehicle. If you’re interested in scheduling a test drive, reach out to the professionals at Rath Auto Resources NWA. They can help you get behind the wheel and drive off in one of these compact vehicles today.
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